Between the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, changing economic conditions, and a new presidential administration, 2021 has proved to be a turbulent year for the construction industry. However, it has also brought a lot of growth and room for innovation. With new technology shifting everything from the way projects are managed to how you find […]
While technological advances over the years have improved the process of construction, the industry is still known to be rather inefficient. Large projects typically take 20% longer than expected to complete and go up to 80% over budget, and many businesses are seeking ways to improve these numbers. One proposal has been the use of […]
Each construction project requires significant hours of labor and depends on quality materials to get the job done right. In 2020, construction companies learned how a global pandemic can affect labor, materials, and other aspects of completing a project safely, swiftly, and effectively. Between finding concrete forms for sale and skilled labor for the job, […]
Plaza Construction is a construction management firm based out of New York City that has spent recent years focusing on commercial construction projects. Now, they are relaunching their luxury division, Plaza Homes, in order to meet the surging demand in the residential sectors, as well as suppliers of products like Symons forms in this area. […]
For the last year, COVID-19 has been impacting communities across the world and cases are continuing to rise in some places. Despite many governments and companies’ responses, there are many industries still seeing the impacts of the virus. Construction is no different and has a number of unique challenges. Construction companies have been tasked with […]
If you work for a construction firm or run a contracting business, you know how high the price of timber is right now. Even people who want to do a few projects around their house find themselves gawking at the price when looking for plywood for sale. It comes as no surprise to know that […]
As Inauguration Day approaches, you’re probably hearing a lot about proposed changes from President-Elect Joe Biden and his incoming administration. Biden and his team have been very open about plans to reverse certain policies enacted by President Donald Trump, including the construction of a border wall and withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accords. Something that […]
While 2020 didn’t bring many opportunities to attend sporting events in person, that has not slowed down many plans for building large venues. When we’re able to attend games and events again, there will be a number of new stadiums and arenas throughout the United States coming next year. Like a lot of construction projects, […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the globe, many industries have been impacted in ways that will continue into 2021. The construction industry is no exception, as contractors have had to reckon with project shutdowns, layoffs, and the increased cost of construction. As 2021 nears, industry experts are anticipating many of these issues continuing […]
By now, many of the long-term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have become clear- school closures, a shutdown of the entertainment industry, and a sharp decrease in travel are already underway. But drivers may be surprised to find that there are additional consequences for the condition of the roads when they return to work, from […]